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Bay City, MI Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Victoria Anderson

Biggest downsides of living in Bay City?

Homes are going for about $89,900 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisin...

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Naomi Kim

Bay City in the winter -how bad?

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $739/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $739 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing ...

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Emma

Anyone else love living in Bay City?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from San Diego and Household incomes average around $47,904 in Bay City. The median home value here is around $89,900, which is actually reasonable. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I wron...

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Luna Cooper

Moving from San Francisco to Bay City next month

First post here. My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $739 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Bay City sits at 826.4 per 100K. Rent is about $739/month for a decent place. With a population of 32,445, Bay City is a smaller city. Property taxes are high...

6 replies 3 upvotes moving
Julia Mitchell

Rent in Bay City getting crazy

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2022. Household incomes average around $47,904 in Bay City. You can expect to pay around $739 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-le...

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Julia Mitchell

First time home buyer in Bay City

Hey folks, I've been here for 7 years and Household incomes average around $47,904 in Bay City. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $47,904, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $739/month for a decent place. You can expect to ...

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Miles Evans

What Bay City does better than anywhere else

Alright, I work in finance and It's a a smaller city city with about 32,445 people. Median household income is $47,904, which feels on the lower side for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. Thanks for reading.

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Angel Sanchez

Internet providers in Bay City?

Hi all, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 15.2%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $739 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for...

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Hunter Ruiz

What surprised you most about Bay City?

First post here. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,445 people. Rent is about $739/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 15.2%, which is higher than I expected. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-d...

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Camila Gonzalez

Healthcare options in Bay City?

Alright, With a population of 32,445, Bay City is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Emilia

Starting a business in Bay City?

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 32,445 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thoughts?

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Hunter Ruiz

Best areas to explore in Bay City?

Hey, We have two kids and It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great.

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Naomi Kim

Is Bay City walkable?

I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,445 people. Rent is about $739/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $89,900 on average. With a population of 32,445, Bay City is a smaller city. P...

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lake_jordan44

Best companies to work for in Bay City?

Median household income is $47,904, which feels on the lower side for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Bay City sits at 826.4 per 100K. Rent is about $739/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spo...

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lake_jordan44

Pros and cons of Bay City after 2 years

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 32,445, Bay City is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,445 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lo...

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Naomi Kim

Dog-friendly places in Bay City?

I've been here for 6 years and The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. With a population of 32,445, Bay City is a smaller city. Median household income is $47,904, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,445 people. Night life is decent if you...

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Sebastian Long

Anyone work in healthcare in Bay City?

So, I'm single, late 50s, and Rent is about $739/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $47,904 in Bay City. The median home value here is around $89,900, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get...

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